Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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